morphogen

noun

mor·pho·gen | \ˈmȯr-fə-jən,

-ˌjen\

Definition of morphogen

: a diffusible chemical substance that exerts control over morphogenesis especially by forming a gradient in concentration

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Researchers continue to study morphogens as a source of developmental information in the nervous system, for example. — Adam Rogers, WIRED, "Brainless Embryos Suggest Bioelectricity Guides Growth," 18 Mar. 2018 But organic explanations like morphogens and bioelectricity didn’t stay in the limelight for long. — Adam Rogers, WIRED, "Brainless Embryos Suggest Bioelectricity Guides Growth," 18 Mar. 2018

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morphogen

noun

mor·pho·gen | \ˈmȯr-fə-jən, -ˌjen

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Medical Definition of morphogen

: a diffusible chemical substance that exerts control over morphogenesis especially by forming a gradient in concentration

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